Mental Training for Coaches and Athletes

1. Mental Preparation

       The student will:

1.1.     Describe the factors associated with motivation for optimal performance.

1.2.     Describe the components of a mental preparation program.

1.3.     Describe and demonstrate the settings of goals and objectives for athletes and coaches:

1.3.1.  Daily

1.3.2.  Micro and macro cycle

1.3.3.  Seasonal

1.3.4.  Career

1.3.5.  Performance profiles

1.4.     Develop training and competition diaries.

1.5.     Describe personality concepts as related to coaching and sport participation.

1. Process

       The student will:

2.1.     Define the concepts of process and outcome as related to optimal performance.

2.2.     Describe the achievement of a process focal point by athletes and coaches:

2.2.1.  Controllable factors

2.2.2.  Focus

2.2.3.  Cue words

2.2.4.  Self talk

2.2.5.  Attention control

2.3.     Describe methods for dealing with distractions:

2.3.1.  On site

2.3.2.  Off site

2.4.     Describe the development of a positive coaching environment and belief system.

1. Activation

       The student will:

3.1.     Define the concepts of emotional control, stress, anxiety, activation and arousal.

3.2.     Describe the relationship between stress, anxiety, activation and arousal; and performance.

3.3.     Describe the management of anxiety, arousal and relaxation with respect to optimal performance.

3.4.     Describe the use of techniques that control and affect recovery and performance.

1. Imagery

      The student will:

4.1.     Describe the types of visualization used by coaches and athletes.

4.2.     Prepare visualization programs for coaches and athletes:

4.2.1.  Skills

4.2.2.  Performance

4.2.3.  Goals and objectives

4.2.4.  Wellness

4.2.5.  Emotions and attitudes

4.3.     Describe the methods utilized to simulate competitive experiences.

1. Plan Preparation

      The student will:

5.1.     Develop plans for optimal performance:

5.1.1.  Pre-competition

5.1.2.  Competition

5.1.3.  Post-Competition

5.2.     Describe the development of team cohesion at the community sport club level.

5.3.     Describe the development of a community sport club discipline.